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Man charged in Parkville road rage shooting

January 27, 2026 3:49 pm Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A man is charged with multiple counts in relation to a road rage shooting in Parkville, Missouri Monday.

‘MJ- The Illusion’ to be performed at Missouri Theatre

January 27, 2026 2:22 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — 816Live! will present a full-scale recreation of Michael Jackson’s iconic Dangerous Tour, set to take the stage at the historic Missouri Theatre.

Clinton County Middle School students named top 20 finalists in national STEM competition

January 27, 2026 1:45 pm Prajukta Ghosh

CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV)– Students from Clinton County Middle School have been named top 20 finalists out of 710 entries in the 2025–2026 National Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains competition.

Former school board member Kenneth Reeder seeks mayoral office

January 27, 2026 11:59 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A former St. Joseph School District Board of Education member is running for mayor.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 8 fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend.

One woman seriously injured in Platte County crash

January 27, 2026 1:06 pm Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A 28-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a Platte County crash Tuesday morning.

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

January 26, 2026 3:38 pm Associated Press

(AP) — Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice.

St. Joseph to hold second ‘ICE Out NOW’ rally this Saturday after fatal Minneapolis shooting

January 27, 2026 8:58 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local organization is set to host a second vigil and rally this weekend in protest of another fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis.

Savannah denies zoning change for proposed treatment facility after public hearing

January 26, 2026 9:20 pm TaMya Bracy

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of Savannah hosted a public hearing regarding a proposed Zoning District change to the property at 908 Franciscan Way.

St. Joseph School board reviews renovation plans at board meeting

January 26, 2026 9:08 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST.JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School Board of Education held another board meeting Monday, where members talked through several key items on the agenda.

Ribbon-cutting and open house set for the Launch Pad, a home for start ups in St. Joseph

January 24, 2026 11:24 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new hub for collaboration and entrepreneurship is officially set to open its doors in Downtown St. Joseph.

City Council candidate Gary Wilkinson to speak at Women’s Democratic Club meeting Jan. 27

January 26, 2026 5:26 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former St. Joseph city councilman vying for a seat once again will speak on Tuesday at the monthly Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club meeting.

InterServ offering tax preparation assistance for seniors in St. Joseph

January 26, 2026 4:55 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As tax season is fast approaching, a local organization will continue the tradition of helping elderly citizens file taxes and refunds free of charge.

Buchanan County plans three-month bridge replacement project on SE Mason and SE Ajax roads

January 26, 2026 4:42 pm Cameron Montemayor

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers going through SE Ajax and SE Mason roads in Buchanan County will want to plan an alternate route of traffic for the foreseeable future due to an upcoming bridge replacement project.

Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri announces scholarship application opening

January 26, 2026 3:05 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri announced the opening of its online scholarship application, Scholar-Link.

How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor

January 26, 2026 12:30 pm CNN

(CNN) — Chris Dobry walked outside his home Sunday and came face-to-face with downed trees and thick ice covering power lines in his neighborhood of Greenwood, Mississippi.

SJFD responds to structure fire on Garfield Avenue

January 26, 2026 2:20 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph fire crews responded to a call for a structure fire at the 2200 block of Garfield Avenue Monday.

St. Joseph fire crews battle structure fire in South End

January 26, 2026 10:51 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire at a trailer in the 6200 block of SW Promenade Lane Monday morning.

Junior League of St. Joseph hosts 3rd annual Women’s Forum

January 26, 2026 12:39 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local female leaders will take the spotlight at the 3rd annual St. Joseph Women’s Forum hosted by the Junior League of St. Joseph.

Longtime St. Joseph residents create new book ‘Voices of the Past ll: Mount Mora Cemetery’

January 22, 2026 6:36 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After releasing their first book “Voices of the Past: Mount Mora Cemetery” in 2024, St. Joseph residents Suzanne Lehr and Megan Wyeth (photographer) have released a second book in the series.

Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., Lamar Hunt, Jr. to speak at Prayer Breakfast

January 26, 2026 11:34 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Catholic Academy will host Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. and Lamar Hunt, Jr. at its annual Prayer Breakfast and Fundraiser Wednesday.

One person seriously injured in Platte County crash

January 26, 2026 10:29 am Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A 42-year-old woman is seriously injured after being involved in a crash Friday evening.

Crews working to clear roads as Phase II snow ordinance withdrawn

January 25, 2026 2:57 pm Danielle Bailey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City and MoDOT crews are working to clear streets and highways in and around St. Joseph.

SJSD cancels in-person classes Monday due to inclement weather, pivots to AMI day

January 25, 2026 1:34 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District announced it will cancel in-person classes for Monday due to inclement weather, pivoting to an AMI day.

Senate Democrats threaten partial government shutdown over DHS funding after Minnesota shooting

January 24, 2026 8:33 pm CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Democrats will block a government spending bill following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by a Border Patrol agent, the Senate minority leader said Saturday – dramatically increasing the chances of a partial government shutdown next week.

Advocacy program provides chance for regional priorities to be heard in Jefferson City

January 20, 2026 2:55 pm Danielle Bailey

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Citizens, business leaders, educators and government officials from Northwest Missouri will convene in Jefferson City for an event focused on educating legislators about the region’s critical issues while promoting the “Great Northwest.”

New St. Joseph boutique coming in March, aims to collaborate with other local businesses

January 24, 2026 11:10 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new antique shop is coming to St. Joseph in the near future, with a vision to connect with businesses across the community.

Local hardware store prepares city for harsh winter weekend

January 23, 2026 9:08 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Temperatures in St. Joseph, Missouri, are expected to reach single-digits, with wind chills in the negatives this weekend.

Missouri rejects a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA gambling scandals

January 22, 2026 9:06 am Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri gambling regulators on Thursday rejected a request from the NCAA to restrict bets on the performance of college athletes in response to recent betting scandals, but left open the possibility of revisiting the issue as the state’s fledgling sports betting market gets better established.

Platte County Commission passes order to put Homestead Property Tax on the ballot

January 23, 2026 4:09 pm Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Platte County Commission unanimously approved an order authorizing a ballot measure for the April 2026 election.

SJPD shares Emergency Snow Ordinance and Snow Route Information ahead of winter weather

January 23, 2026 12:46 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department said the City’s Emergency Snow Ordinance (ESO) will be implemented when winter weather conditions warrant.